MZ Wallace Bags (Opinions on MZ Wallace Bags, Part 2)

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#11,720
mbmb said:
I have been using Medium Sutton for my summer purse. Am I the only one who finds those flimsy non-zip pockets annoying? I also have the sliding strap issue (don't use the CB), which didn't bother me on large Sutton that I use only for travel, and opening and closing the zipper often takes 2 hands. Not my favorite bag!
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I feel you on all the points. Those pockets aren't as useful as in other bags for me, but I still try to use them the same. My medium sutton's cell phone pocket actually tore and I think it's because that lining fabric is flimsier and the bag itself is shapeless so it takes more strain when I try to use it. It hasn't torn in my small or large Suttons though and I've been using large sutton exclusively for a few couple months. I do plan to get more Suttons, though. I like just throwing stuff in and still having a light bag.
 
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#11,721
NamkhaDrolma said:
Congrats, Estrie! Glad everything went well.

What about amethyst Kate?
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Thank you :)

I know Kate is often used as a diaper bag (even saw one in the wild on the shoulder of a mother wiping her toddler's nose once!). Somehow Kate as a bag has never spoken to me. I love Belle and don't think she's too big but maybe because Kate has a bit more shape, it feels a bit bigger than I like? I'm also unsure the smaller outer pockets are what I like; a little too small?

Reba made a case for the Roxy's that now has me even more in trouble though cause now Roxy is an option, haha.
 
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#11,722
estrie said:
Thank you :)

I know Kate is often used as a diaper bag (even saw one in the wild on the shoulder of a mother wiping her toddler's nose once!). Somehow Kate as a bag has never spoken to me. I love Belle and don't think she's too big but maybe because Kate has a bit more shape, it feels a bit bigger than I like? I'm also unsure the smaller outer pockets are what I like; a little too small?

Reba made a case for the Roxy's that now has me even more in trouble though cause now Roxy is an option, haha.
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I recommend trying Roxy...it has pros and cons...but is growing on me. For me it has more annoyances than Jane or Frankie but also some key benefits those bags don't have.
 
#11,723
estrie said:
Omg I totally had a baby! Wow, what a trip all of it is. I didn't like most of pregnancy and then it all just kept getting more and more interesting, hahaha. But wow I have never been so smitten. Anyways, not a July baby! A week early, June 24, in a room with a beautiful view of Boston, so had it been July 4 night the fireworks would've been on full display :p It all worked out well, though.

Amethyst is the first since Dawn Charli that I've been in real lust, with a new baby, so that says something to me, and I'm like plotting my color and size strategy for Suttons. The thin shapeless sacks that come with metro bags have been useful for diapers and stuff!
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Congrats!!! I have 2 year old toddler twins and used to be a leather bag snob (still am honestly) but see the value in lighter bags because babies = STUFF!! And it all has to be schlepped by Mom!!

I have found great use in my small Sutton for zoo outings etc. the pouch I keep diapers in and I have room for my stuff and pacifiers and what not and throw it on cross body and two hands free to hold kids hands! I am looking into Roxy Crossbody as I love the blue cameo and I also like how I Have the option for shoulder carry for days I am at work or doing my own thing and Crossbody for my Mom duties as with two I have to have both hands free!

I echo what everyone has said...ENJOY this time! It goes by so quickly...seems like yesterday I was severely sleep deprived and now I am registering kids for Intro to Preschool! It goes by so quickly!!
 
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estrie said:
Omg I totally had a baby! Wow, what a trip all of it is. I didn't like most of pregnancy and then it all just kept getting more and more interesting, hahaha. But wow I have never been so smitten. Anyways, not a July baby! A week early, June 24, in a room with a beautiful view of Boston, so had it been July 4 night the fireworks would've been on full display :p It all worked out well, though.

Amethyst is the first since Dawn Charli that I've been in real lust, with a new baby, so that says something to me, and I'm like plotting my color and size strategy for Suttons. The thin shapeless sacks that come with metro bags have been useful for diapers and stuff!
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Congrats on your bundle of joy!
 
#11,725
estrie said:
I feel you on all the points. Those pockets aren't as useful as in other bags for me, but I still try to use them the same. My medium sutton's cell phone pocket actually tore and I think it's because that lining fabric is flimsier and the bag itself is shapeless so it takes more strain when I try to use it. It hasn't torn in my small or large Suttons though and I've been using large sutton exclusively for a few couple months. I do plan to get more Suttons, though. I like just throwing stuff in and still having a light bag.
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New here, but I've been trying the same thing with the medium Sutton this past week. I'm thinking that it's not going to be an every day bag for me, but it will be a great "daypack". Since I'm not a big backpack fan, but I love CB's, I love it for that idea. I haven't tried the small Sutton yet, but I think it will be too small for the daypack idea since I'll be out with three kids every time I use it that way.
 
#11,727
SLCSB said:
New here, but I've been trying the same thing with the medium Sutton this past week. I'm thinking that it's not going to be an every day bag for me, but it will be a great "daypack". Since I'm not a big backpack fan, but I love CB's, I love it for that idea. I haven't tried the small Sutton yet, but I think it will be too small for the daypack idea since I'll be out with three kids every time I use it that way.
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Welcome!
 
#11,728
Reba said:
Last year Small Sutton was my Summer purse. Had a summer love thing and was done...missed outside pockets, got tired of having to put it down and go in, like you said, with both hands..not ever a quick grab for anything. But, was so cute...
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Smutton was not functional for me either, but agree re: cuteness. I know others absolutely love it though.
 
#11,729
estrie said:
Omg I totally had a baby! Wow, what a trip all of it is. I didn't like most of pregnancy and then it all just kept getting more and more interesting, hahaha. But wow I have never been so smitten. Anyways, not a July baby! A week early, June 24, in a room with a beautiful view of Boston, so had it been July 4 night the fireworks would've been on full display :p It all worked out well, though.

Amethyst is the first since Dawn Charli that I've been in real lust, with a new baby, so that says something to me, and I'm like plotting my color and size strategy for Suttons. The thin shapeless sacks that come with metro bags have been useful for diapers and stuff!
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Congratulations Estrie! :yahoo:
 
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SLCSB said:
New here, but I've been trying the same thing with the medium Sutton this past week. I'm thinking that it's not going to be an every day bag for me, but it will be a great "daypack". Since I'm not a big backpack fan, but I love CB's, I love it for that idea. I haven't tried the small Sutton yet, but I think it will be too small for the daypack idea since I'll be out with three kids every time I use it that way.
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